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araroba
[ ar-uh-roh-buh ]
noun
- the wood of a Brazilian, leguminous tree, Andira araroba, from which Goa powder is derived.
- Pharmacology. Goa powder.
araroba
/ ˌæ°ùəˈ°ùəʊ²úÉ™ /
noun
- a Brazilian leguminous tree, Andira araroba
- Also calledGoa powder a bitter yellow powder obtained from cavities in the wood of this tree, formerly used in medicine to treat skin ailments See also chrysarobin
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of araroba1
< Portuguese < Tupi, perhaps variant of ²¹°ù²¹°ù¾±²úá
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of araroba1
from Portuguese, probably from Tupi, from arara parrot + yba tree
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The Goa powder or araroba is contained in the trunk, filling crevices in the heartwood.
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